Last Week in Ordinary Time

When Jesus invited the fishermen Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him, they did not hesitate. Observing a poor widow placing two small coins into the Temple treasury, the Lord compared her sacrifice to contributions made by others with wealth to spare. Jesus foretold destruction of Jerusalem, including its richly adorned Temple, and people wanted a warning sign to expect. For the Disciples, He advised looking toward redemption, not destruction. Scriptural letters of Saint Paul pointed out that Jesus came for everyone, but no one can believe without hearing about Him or the words He spoke. When it comes to our faith, why do we hesitate to speak up in ways that make the Lord’s love known?